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US national's satellite phone seized in Srinagar

A US citizen was detained at Srinagar International Airport after security officials found a banned satellite phone in his luggage.

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Srinagar, India
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 03:45 UTC
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Two US nationals have been detained at Srinagar International Airport after security screening discovered a banned satellite phone in their luggage. The individuals, including Jeffrey Scott Prather, a resident of Montana, were flagged during a routine check. Their unauthorized communication devices and boarding passes were seized, and they have been handed over to police for further investigation. The incident highlights heightened security measures at the airport in the sensitive Kashmir region.
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